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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.48, 1,168.31 and 413.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.48, 1,168.31 and 413.35 is: 620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.48 : 1,168.31 = 413.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.48/1,168.31 = 413.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.48x = 1,168.31 × 413.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.48x = 482,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,920.94/778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.34

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